Supervisor of Circulation - City of Bristol, Bristol Public Library. Summary: Plans, directs and supervises the
Circulation Department and coordinates circulation services between the
Main Library and the Manross Library. Performs professional library
services assisting patrons in the selection and borrowing of materials.
Provides training and supervision to professional staff, library
assistants and clerks. Organizes and directs the work of Circulation in
general book and non-book lending, borrower registration, fine
collection, museum pass borrowing, and opening and closing procedures.
Makes recommendations and participates in near-term and long-range
planning of general library policies and services as related to
circulation. Examines professional publications and other sources for
book selection, periodicals and related materials. Provides policy
resolution for patrons. Keeps abreast of developments and technological
advances in the library field, current events, popular reading
interests, and other issues to maintain awareness of public information
needs. Prepares statistical and narrative reports. Attends meetings
and participates in professional library organizations, and acts as a
liaison to Library Connection regarding all circulation functions.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science
from an ALA accredited library school with 5 years progressively
responsible public library experience, including 3 years supervisory
experience in a library division. Demonstrated experience in managing
digital collections and vendor fulfillment and services.
Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of current library
trends and best practices, supervisory methods, including work
delegation, scheduling, and evaluating performance. Requires effective
communication skills, strong customer service skills, working knowledge
of computer applications for library services including SIERRA; and
intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel
spreadsheet capability.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: While
performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to
sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and
reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Regularly works in indoor or office environment.
Classification & Work Hours: Full-time position,
37 ½ hours per week. Schedule: 3 days a week from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00
p.m., and 2 days a week from 12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. September thru June
- work alternate Fridays and Saturdays. During July and August - the
library is closed on Saturdays; the work week is Monday thru Friday.
Benefits include Defined Benefit Pension Plan, generous time off & medical/dental/life insurance package.
Salary: $25.61/hourly. ($27.96 @6 months, $28.32 @1 year.)
SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION: www.bristolct.gov
DEADLINE: Friday, November 16, 2018.
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